Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A roisterer.
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Examples
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'Well, there's a fine roister-doister!' the Lady Cicely laughed behind the Queen's back.
The Fifth Queen Crowned Ford Madox Ford 1906
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But the Fiver - along with Hearts boss Jim Jeffries, who thought the game "tasty" and "good telly watching", and Hibs boss Colin Calderwood, who considered it "entertaining and enjoyable" - says balls, it was great fun, a comedic roister-doister that will live long in the memory.
The Guardian World News Scott Murray 2011
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Business is, of course, having a blazing row with Argentina before their quarter-final, with a view to setting off a proper roister-doister come the day of the match.
Football news, match reports and fixtures | guardian.co.uk 2010
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